Embracing Our Differences: “They Called Us Exceptional,” discussion session 2
2024-05-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for community conversations about diversity & inclusion!

This Spring, we’re reading and discussing They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies that Raised Us by Prachi Gupta. This unflinching personal memoir examines the experience of Indian American families, exploring ideas of success, exceptionalism, and compassion. Author Celeste Ng (Little Fires Everywhere) called this book “both searingly honest and deeply compassionate.”

This meeting will focus primarily on Chapter 14 through the end of the book.

Copies are available for checkout at the Library’s circulation desk. Pick up your copy of the book any time the Library is open!

Registration is appreciated. To register, please click here.

Listen Locally Downstairs with Maureen Renihan
2024-05-02 19:00
Maureen Renihan connects with audiences of all ages with her honesty through song. Evoking the charm of a bygone era, she is influenced by some of the greatest female vocalists: Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan. Joining Maureen will be Dan Bruce on guitar, Clifford Barnes on bass, and Dave Throckmorton on drums.

Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm

Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.All ticket sales are final.

Ticket Price: Pay what makes you happy.

TICKETS

Suggested price is $15 per ticket.

Knife Sharpening: Whetstone Tips, Tools, & Techniques
2024-05-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Dennis Snedden for a hands-on workshop on sharpening and caring for your knives! A well-sharpened edge is much safer and more effective than a dull one, and with a little guidance, anyone can learn to keep their knife edges in excellent condition.

Each participant should bring two or three 5″-10″ kitchen knives (non-serrated); a diamond, oil, or water stone (if you have one); a honing rod or steel (if you have one); your knife edge questions; and a will to learn! You will learn the best and safest techniques for honing a fine edge. Come with dull knives – leave with safer, sharper, functional edges!

No ceramic knives, hair or sewing scissors, please.

A suggested donation of $15 will be put towards funding this year’s kids’ Summer Reading Program. Space is limited, so please register here! 18 years and older, please.

Chickens in the Carnegie Carnegie!
2024-05-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-18 12:00 - 13:00
Learn about the care and keeping of chickens with this special 3 week series! Patrice from Mystic Mamas will bring chickens to the Library each week as we explore the lifecycles of chicken and urban farming.

Week 1 will explore chickens in the city including urban farming and the life cycle of a chicken.

Week 2 will explore the various breeds of chickens.

Week 3 will discuss eggs. Learn about how chickens lay eggs and even taste some freshly cooked eggs from the flock!

This program is intended for children and families. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at the Carnegie Carnegie
2024-05-07 17:30 - 18:00
Get ready to be blown away by the talented musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra! Join us for a fabulous free concert in the Music Hall, where a fantastic brass quintet will take the stage. This 30-minute musical performance is perfect for the whole family to enjoy, so mark your calendars and get ready to be serenaded in style!General Seating.Registration is appreciated by not required.

REGISTER

Comedies of the 1930s: "The Thin Man"
2024-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for “Comedies of the 1930s,” a special four-part series celebrating some of history’s funniest flicks!

Tonight: “The Thin Man” (1934), directed by W.S. Van Dyke. Married detectives Nick and Nora take on the murder of an eccentric inventor’s mistress in this comic murder mystery based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett.

Join us for the rest of this series!

May 22: Twentieth Century (1934)

Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.

Mother's Day Sculpture Night
2024-05-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Celebrate Mother’s Day by completing a guided themed sculpture to keep or to gift. Join Selva Priya Sahadevan of Getitfromnature Arts for this family focused, hands-on workshop.

Limited seats are available! Please click here to register.

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: A Civil War Road Trip of a Lifetime with John Banks
2024-05-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
In Person in the Lincoln Gallery at ACFL&MHFacebook: www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie No Account Required!Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279 Meeting ID: 937 057 9279

Over more than a year, John Banks crisscrossed the country, exploring battlefields, historic houses, forts, and more. He rode on the back of an ATV with his “psychotic connection” in Mississippi, went under the spell of an amateur hypnotist at a U.S. Army fort in Tennessee, admired a sunset from the grounds of the notorious Andersonville prison camp in Georgia, prayed during a tense boat ride in Charleston Harbor in South Carolina, and briefly interviewed Louie the wild board in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Join him on a road trip like no other!

John Banks is the author of three books on the Civil War, including A Civil War Road Trip of a Lifetime. His work has been featured in such notable publications as The New York Times, Civil War Times, Civil War Monitor, Civil War News, America’s Civil War, and Military Images.

Banks, who attended Mount Lebanon High School, graduated from West Virginia University. A longtime journalist with The Dallas Morning News and ESPN, he is secretary-treasurer of the Center for Civil War Photography and a board member of the Save Historic Antietam Foundation and Battle of Nashville Trust.

2nd Saturday Lectures made possible by the Massey Charitable Trust.

Middle Eastern Cooking with Kenana
2024-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Note: This event will be rescheduled for June due to instructor availability – a new date will be announced here soon!

Join Kenana Albani for a hands-on guide to Middle Eastern cooking!

Tonight, we’ll learn to make Lahma bi Sahen, a traditional dish made with ground lamb, potato, tomato, parsley, onion, and spices.

No experience is necessary! Please click here to register.

Ukulele Strum-Along
2024-05-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Come strum with us! Join Amber Rozel of Steel City Ukuleles for a free introduction to the simple, versatile instrument known as the ukulele. Learn just a few simple chords, and you’ll be able to play hundreds of songs – no prior experience needed, and you don’t need to own your own ukulele! Meet other uke-enthusiasts and join our new strum-along group!

The event will start with a special lesson for first-timers at 7:00 PM. If you already know your way around a ukulele, join us at 7:50 to play along!

This group is intended for adults and teens. Please register here.

Nandanik Dance Academy
2024-05-18 14:00
Nandanik Dance Academy’s mission is to promote and popularize the classical, folk, and contemporary dances from India and to disseminate the beauty and splendor of the rich Indian spirituality, culture, and heritage.Please note the new performance time of 2:00 pm.

More Information

Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
2024-05-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Come celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

This event will feature a welcome note from Kanak Iyer, President of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce Pittsburgh; remarks by Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, Pittsburgh mayor Ed Gainey, and Representative Arvind Venkat, MD; and stories of the immigrant experience and the home countries of residents of Carnegie. Join us!

Comedies of the 1930s: Twentieth Century
2024-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for “Comedies of the 1930s,” a special four-part series celebrating some of history’s funniest flicks!

Tonight: Twentieth Century (1934), directed by Howard Hawks. In this screwball romantic comedy, Broadway and Hollywood collide as a failing producer seeks career help from his former-lover-turned-movie-star. With John Barrymore and Carole Lombard.

Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.

Free Legal Advice
2024-05-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Sign up for a thirty minute appointment for free legal advice with attorneys from the Allegheny County Bar Foundation’s Pro Bono Center!

To request an appointment, please call us at 412-276-3456 or email evansw2@einetwork.net. Please be prepared to share your name, contact information, and the topic of your legal questions.

Studio Summer Jazz Series: "Jazz in the Hill"
2024-06-06 19:00
Join us for a special kick-off event that marks the beginning of our new Studio Summer Jazz Series. Musician and author Colter Harper presents a joint concert and discussion based on his recently released book “Jazz in the Hill: Nighlight and Narratives of a Pittsburgh Neighborhood.”

For the musical portion of the evening, Colter will be joined by vocalist Treasure Treasure with Denzel Chismar-Oliver on bass and drummer James Johnson III playing the music of Abbey Lincoln, Horace Silver, Billy Strayhorn, and Ornette Coleman. Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Event begins at 7:00 pm$20 in Advance || $25 at the Door

TICKETS

Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.All ticket sales are final.

Secure your tickets to the six-part Studio Summer Jazz Series and save!

Learn More & Subscribe

Jazz in the HillNightlife and Narratives of a Pittsburgh Neighborhood

From the 1920s through the 1960s, Pittsburgh’s Hill District was the heart of the city’s Black cultural life and home to a vibrant jazz scene. In Jazz in the Hill: Nightlife and Narratives of a Pittsburgh Neighborhood, Colter Harper looks at how jazz shaped the neighborhood and created a way of life. Beyond backdrops for remarkable careers, jazz clubs sparked the development of a self-determined African American community. In delving into the history of entrepreneurialism, placemaking, labor organizing, and critical listening in the Hill District, Harper forges connections to larger political contexts, processes of urban development, and civil rights struggles.

Ukulele Strum-Along
2024-06-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-11 19:00 - 20:30
Come strum with us! Join Amber Rozel of Steel City Ukuleles for a free introduction to the simple, versatile instrument known as the ukulele. Learn just a few simple chords, and you’ll be able to play hundreds of songs – no prior experience needed, and you don’t need to own your own ukulele! Meet other uke-enthusiasts and join our new strum-along group!

The event will start with a special lesson for first-timers at 7:00 PM. If you already know your way around a ukulele, join us at 7:50 to play along!

This group is intended for adults and teens. Please click here to register.

Summer Reading Kick-Off!
2024-06-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us at the Carnegie Carnegie for an exciting Kick-Off for our kids’ Summer Reading Program! There will be games, crafts, and treats provided. If the weather is nice, we’ll be outside—if it rains, we’ll be in the Library. Come and get your family signed up for Summer Reading for a chance to win fun prizes.

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: Behind the Scenes of Gettysburg with Michael G. Kraus
2024-06-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
In Person in the Lincoln Gallery at ACFL&MHFacebook: www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie No Account Required!Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279 Meeting ID: 937 057 9279

Arguably the Battle of Gettysburg is the most studied event of the Civil War, with countless books, articles, and documentaries dedicated to fleshing out the event. In 1992, the Pulitzer Prize winning book The Killer Angels was adapted for film, hitting theaters the following summer retitled as Gettysburg. Now an American classic,Gettysburg celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023. Michael Kraus was hired as an on set historical consultant spending 6 weeks providing eyes for Director Ron Maxwell and his crew, keeping reenactors in historically correct gear and military formations for camera. Kraus’ position afforded an inside view to the production which he will share by commentary and slideshow.

Artist and Historian Michael G. Kraus is the Curator of Collections at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Pittsburgh. His impressive list of accomplishments as author, advisor and collector has culminated in the recognition of Kraus as an accredited authority on the Civil War. Having participated in battle re-enactments since 1966, and holding the rank of Captain, 116th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Irish Brigade, Kraus’ extensive knowledge has routinely been tapped as Military Consultant to such feature films and documentaries as Miramax’s Cold Mountain, Turner Pictures’ Gettysburg, and A&E Network’s Civil War Journal. The series Civil War Minutes, Inecom Entertainment, was co-written by and features Michael Kraus.

An award-winning artist, Mr. Kraus earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Edinboro University in Pennsylvania, and is the recipient of their Distinguished Alumnus Award. At present, he is one of a few contemporary sculptors of life-sized historical statuary in both stone and cast bronze. His acclaimed works include museum busts and plaques, and more than six large public monuments. Sought out for his skill in restoration, Mr. Kraus was called on to create and install the missing swords of General James Nagle, and Colonel Benjamin Christ on the Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg, Maryland. He also developed and applied the hand-forged patina on the bronze plaque honoring the memory of Flight 93, displayed in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. His latest commissions include a recently dedicated monument to Post 9/11 soldiers and two portrait busts of commanding generals from the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee.

Studio Summer Jazz Series: Heidi Beatty Quartet
2024-06-20 19:00
Don’t miss this enchanting evening of jazz with Heidi Beatty. Discovering the transformative power of music while singing in church, she then became influenced by icons like Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James. Let Heidi’s sultry vocals soothe your soul with flowing melodies.Ms. Beatty will be joined by:Leon Boykins – BassMark Strickland – GuitarRoger Humphries – Drums

Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm$20 in Advance$25 at the Door

Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.All ticket sales are final.

TICKETS

Secure your tickets to the six-part Studio Summer Jazz Series and save!

Learn More & Subscribe

Become a SKYWARN Storm Spotter
2024-06-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Since the 1970s, the National Weather Service’s SKYWARN program has trained storm spotters to identify and report severe thunderstorms, allowing the NWS to issue timely public warnings for extreme weather events. Come learn about storm development and formation, severe weather safety, and how to report a severe storm. People who work with hospitals, schools, churches and nursing homes, or as home caregivers are especially encouraged to become a spotter.

Registration is requested. Please click here to register!

Carnegie Celebrates Juneteenth
2024-06-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for food, dance, art, and more as we celebrate the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States: Juneteenth!

Featuring free food; games and face-painting; a dance performance by Dance INK; artwork by members of Carlynton’s Black Student Union; and special talks from Pitt professor Alaina Roberts and Carnegie’s own Second Baptist Church! Join us!

Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Click here to register!

Saturday Soirées: "Leading Ladies of Yesteryear" with Daina Griffith
2024-06-22 19:30
Please note the date change from June 15. This performance is now scheduled for Saturday, June 22.

Join us for our new Saturday Soirées! These quarterly performances transform our Studio space into an intimate nightclub. Your ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, drink, and memorable music while benefitting the ACFL&MH.

In “Leading Ladies of Yesteryear,” Daina Griffith transports us back to the golden age of stage and screen with songs that you’re sure to recognize and love.

When it comes to the business of show, Daina does it all. She’s performed in dozens of plays, musicals, TV shows, films, and on the radio – you name it. In 2013, The Pittsburgh Post Gazette named her Performer of the Year. In 2015, she was nominated for the Carol R. Brown Emerging Artist Award.Select your table in the Studio for you and a group of friends, a date, or just treat yourself to a great evening out! Concerts begin at 7:30.Doors open at 7:00. Tickets are $52 per seat.

TICKETS

Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.All ticket sales are final.

Or secure your seat to the three remaining Saturday Soirée concerts for $135 with a subscription!

Learn More & Subscribe

Summer Family Classics: "The Sound of Music"
2024-06-24 18:15 - 21:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club on the last Monday of every month for the Summer Family Classics series at the Carnegie Carnegie! All screenings will be free and open to the public. Our film for June will be “The Sound of Music.” The film will start at approximately 6:15 pm, and the runtime is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Special Storytime with Author Emonie Smith
2024-07-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for a special guest storytime with local author Emonie Smith! Enjoy a tale of self-confidence and self-love as she shares her wonderful book “I Like Me,” accompanied by a performance of a ‘Gracie’s Corner’-inspired affirmation song by Nairobi!

Program will take place in the Studio.

Spotted Lanternfly is Here!
2024-07-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Learn why these insects are fearsome pests. What do they look like? How do we fight them? Be ready for their arrival, if they haven’t already appeared in your community. This presentation includes the latest research and statistics from Penn State and other researchers, as well as relevant information for homeowners. Learn how to detect, identify, and remove these pests from your property.

Presenter Dianne Machesney has been a Penn State Master Gardener since 2011 and is a naturalist with a life-long love of gardening and nature. The Spotted Lantern Fly is a particularly devastating invasive insect making its way westward across Pennsylvania. Dianne will address what we all need to look out for as we prepare for this serious agricultural pest. In addition to presenting information about the Spotted Lantern Fly, Dianne is available to share her vast knowledge of poisonous plants, deer resistant gardening, weed ID and control, and gardening to attract butterflies.

Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Click here to register.

Studio Summer Jazz Series: Jessica Lee Quartet, "The Wisdom of the Blues"
2024-07-11 19:00
Join vocalist Jessica Lee, pianist Rick Gallagher, guitarist Mark Strickland, and percussionist Hugo Cruz for “The Wisdom of the Blues,” a musical journey that explores life’s highs and lows through beloved songs from blues, jazz, and R&B. Using the principles of sound healing, this performance promises to be an uplifting and inspiring concert that will leave you with a song in your heart.Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm$20 in Advance$25 at the Door

Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.All ticket sales are final.

TICKETS

Secure your tickets to the Studio Summer Jazz Series and save!

Learn More & Subscribe

Kid's Cooking Class with the Salvation Army
2024-07-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
In partnership with Salvation Army’s Chartiers Valley Service Center, we will host a series of 3 cooking classes, recommended for kids ages 8-12. Each week we will learn basic skills of cooking and make a dish. Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for the final meal.

Please click here to register for each session you will attend. Registration for each session will be limited to 10 participants.
